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YUN

MODEL YOUTH UNITED NATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INVITATION MODEL YOUTH UNITED NATIONS MEET

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AGENDA.

SCHEDULE OF THE EVENT

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RULES FOR REGISTRATION TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION FORM

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INVITATION

We feel deeply delighted and privileged to acquaint all concerned that Jaipur National University, as a part of its aim of providing holistic academic and co-curricular education, is now gearing up to organize the First Edition of the Model Youth United Nations session at its Seedling School of Law and Governance on 26-27August 2016. Model Youth United Nations (YUN) eventis basically an educational cum role modelling simulation of United Nations functioning that aims to educate students on practical aspects of deliberating on current events, subjects in the international relations and diplomacy which need to be included in the United Nations agenda for discussion and solution. In Model YUN meet, the participants act as Delegates of different countries participating in a session of UN Organ/committee such as United Nations Security Council or Human Rights Council; Participants are allotted a country to be represented andso they are required to do research work on the country allotted to them in totality, take on their responsibilities, investigate the international issues, debate upon them, consult with other 'delegates' and attempt to bring forth solutions to the world problems. The aim of organizing YUN Organs'/committee sessions is to take up an exercise in research, public speaking and teamwork. These are the skills that a professional would need throughout his career and YUN event gives a chance to practice while one is a student. In this process the participants and the executives along with the chief guests and the heads of the YUN event receive awards for their hard work. Moreover Model Youth UN events are diplomatic simulations whererespect for each other and cooperation are the fundamentals of the debate. This setting allows every participant to understand how existing international bodies work under the UN and the contribution they themselves can make to help solve issues and challenges that affect or may affect our planet today. We would like to extend our invitation to undergraduate students of Law, Political Science, History and Economics from all over India to come and participate in this event that would render them more sensitive to the global problems. Participants have the option of participating either as Delegate or International Press Corps. There is a cap of 150 teams for the event and 15 vacancies for the International Press Corps. It will provide students and budding professionals with the opportunity to improve their knowledge and awareness regarding most relevant international issues and make them contribute or advance feasible and innovative proposals for action. The administrative and academic staff with its team is relentlessly working to offer the participants an enriching experience of functioning of UN Organs/Committees.

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INVITATION

Detailed information about YUN would be available very soon to the prospective participants and registration will be opened soon. We look forward to welcoming participants to Jaipur the Heritage City of India and to the Model Youth United Nations meet. Looking forward to receiving your overwhelming response and participation in the event YUN- Meet 2016 at JNU Jaipur. With good wishes Prof. V.S. Mani Director, Seedling School of Law & Governance (Formerly ISRO Professor of International Space Law, JNU, New Delhi; Founder Director, GNLU, Gandhinagar; President, Asian Society of International Law, Singapore, 2011-13; Elected Member, institute de droit international) CONTACT DETAILS: Events and Cultural Committee: [email protected] DR. M. Vishwakarma Sr. Associate Professor Co-Ordinator, Seedling School of Law and Governance. Email-id: [email protected] Contact No.- 91+9414852496 Mr. Rahul Srivastava Joint Co-ordinator, Seedling School of Law and Governance Email-id: [email protected] Contact No.- +91-9794843460 Students' Coordinator RichaGoyal: +91-854937720 Under Secretary General, Organising Committee TanviShrivastava: +91-9772045111 Joint Secretary General, Organising Committee 2

MODEL YOUTH UNITED NATIONS MEET

YUN is an educational cum role modelling simulation of United Nations functioning that aims to educate students on practical grounds about the current events, topics of international importance and the United Nations agenda. The participants act as the Delegates of different countries participating in a session of a UN organ/committee, such as United Nations Security Council or Human Rights Council. In YUN participants are allotted a country to be represented and required to do research work on the country allotted to them in totality, take on their responsibilities, investigate the international issues, debate upon them, consult with other 'delegates' and attempt to bring forth solutions to the world problems. In this process the participants and the executives along with the chief guests and the heads of the YUN event receive awards for their hard work. In the present event of YUN, the session of UN General Assembly, UN Security Council and UN Human Rights Council are decided to be convened. Agenda concerned to these bodies are enumerated under the head “Agenda” of the brochure. Invitees to this event are undergraduate students of Law, Political Science, History and Economics from all over India and expected to participate and deliberate on sensitive global issues requiring cerebral exercise. The First Edition of Model Youth United Nations will have certain principles by which the democracy should be reflected in its true sense. They will adhere to the fair and free manner of reflecting the real meaning of democracy: 1.

Byproviding the chance to speak about a topic freely: for and against it,

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By providing agenda selection as per the need of time,

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By not interrupting anyone while speaking and letting them express their opinion freely without any coercion.

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By letting the executive to be good listeners and interrupt only when needed or required to make agendas to go up like and for attendance as well as summarizing the session wise or the complete manner,

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By letting the majority be made to give chance to minorities to express their opinion in totality with any injustice.

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AGENDA

1. UN General Assembly (1) International Situation: (a) Report of the UN Secretary-General for the period 2015-2016 (b) An overview of situations likely to endanger international peace and security. (2) Draft Convention on International Terrorism (3) Eradication of poverty and other development issues: (a) Implementation of the Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017); (b) Women in development; (c) Human resources development. (4) Sustainable development: (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development; (b) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (c) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind. 2. UN Human Rights Council (1) The continuing grave deterioration in the human rights and humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic; (2) Use of remotely piloted aircraft or armed drones in counter-terrorism and military operations; (3) The right of persons with disabilities and equality of opportunity; (4) Possibility of international regulation, monitoring and oversight of the activities of private military and security companies n armed conflict. 3. UN Security Council (1) Consideration of situations likely to endanger international peace and security: Focus; Syria, Refugees, Humanitarian Assistance; (2) Situation in Libya, Yemen and ; (3) Threats posed by Da'esh, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, ISIS and other terrorist groups; The role of women in conflict prevention and resolution.

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SCHEDULE OF THE EVENT

Day-I

26th August 2016

08:30-09:15 Hours

Registration

09:15-10:15 Hours

Opening Ceremony

10:15-10:35 Hours

High Tea

UNHRC,UNGA

UNSC

10:35-01:00

Session 1

10:35-01:30

Session 1

01:00-02:00

Lunch

01:30-02:30

Lunch

02:00-04:30

Session 2

02:30-04:35

Session 2

04:30-04:55

Tea

04:35-05:00

Tea

04:55-06:30

Session3

05:00-06:30

Session 3

09:00-11:30

Session 4

09:00-11:40

Session 4

11:30-11:50

High Tea

11:40-12:00

High Tea

11:50-01:50

Session 5

12:00-02:00

Session 5

01:50-02:50

Lunch

02:00-02:40

Lunch

03:00-05:30

Session 6(NOT FOR UNHRC)

02:40-05:30

Session 6

Day-II 27th August 2016

05:30-05:50 Hours

Tea

05:50-06:30 Hours

Closing Ceremony

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RULES FOR REGISTRATION

The participants have the option of participating as single/double delegation. Eligibility Under Graduate students of Law, Political Science, History and Economics are eligible to participate in this event. Seats Availability There is a cap of 150 teams for the event and 15 vacancies for the International Press Corps. Details Required Participants are required to register themselves with their Name, Name of the College/School, Contact Number, E-mail address for communication and previous MUN/debating experience. During registration, participants have to indicate their choice among the following:  Delegate  International Press Corps As a Delegate, participants have to state their preference for the committee:  United Nations General Assembly  United Nations Security Council  United Nations Human Rights Council Please note that participants' preference does not ensure that they will be allotted a committee of their choice. The allotment of committee/country will be based on draw of lots to be conducted by the Organizing Committee. As an International Press, participants can choose to be among the following:  Journalist  Photographer Registration Fee The registration fee for delegates is Rs. 1500/- and for International Press members is Rs. 500/- only. Delegate Registration Fee includes:  2 Day YUN Conference at SSLG, JNU, Jaipur  1 Delegate Kit  4 Conference High tea& 2 Lunch  1 Social Night

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RULES FOR REGISTRATION

Accommodation Participant who wishes to take accommodation from the Organizers during the event days have to pay Rs. 500/- more with the registration fees in the Demand Draft. Accommodation charges for single delegation and double delegation will be Rs. 500/- and Rs. 1000/respectively. Accommodation will not be provided to International Press. Payment The mode of payment will be Demand Draft. Demand Draft should be in favour of “JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY EVENT” payable at “JAIPUR” enclosed: NAME

JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY EVENT

BANK

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

BRANCH

JAWAHAR NAGAR, JAIPUR

Participants are required to send a scanned copy of demand draft and postal receipt @ [email protected] and with the Event Name- Model Youth United Nations and sender's name and address written on the other side of the Demand Draft. The Countries will be allotted to the participants after receiving the above mentioned mail. Address: Events and Cultural Committee Seedling School of Law and Governance, Jaipur National University, SADTM Campus, Jaipur-Agra By pass, Near New RTO Jagatpura, Jaipur (Rajasthan) INDIA Pin Code: 302017 Note 1: The participants are required to carry an id proof along with them for the event. Note 2: The participants need to fill the required details in the travel form attached below and send it to the above mentioned address. So Hurry & Register!!! P.S. : PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUESTED TO GEAR UP WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE EVENT AND REGISTRATION WILL BE OPENED SOON. WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE REGISTRATION LINK AND NECESSARY FOLLOW UP.

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TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION FORM

NAME OF INSTITUTION:

ARRIVAL DETAILS S. No

Name of the Participants

Date & Time Mode of Train No./ Bus of Arrival Arrival No. / Flight no.

Other details (If Any)

Date & Time Mode of Train No./ Bus of Departure Arrival No./ Flight no.

Other details (If Any)

1. 2. DEPARTURE DETAILS S. No

Name of the Participants

1. 2. Accommodation Facility Required: Yes/ No: Date:

(Signature & Seal of Institution)

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